Berkshire Close is in Macclesfield and in Macclesfield district. SK10 3HH is located in the Broken Cross and Upton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Macclesfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Berkshire Close, Macclesfield, SK10 3HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK10 3EY, SK10 3HW, SK10 3EX, SK10 3HF, SK10 3EZ, SK10 3HA, SK10 3HU, SK10 3HE, SK10 3HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK10 3HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SK10 3HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.5% | 47.7% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 30.9% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 11.4% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 40.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 33.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 5.7% | 5.0% | 1.2% | 4.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 22.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 12.4% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 18.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 20.7% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.2% | 94.3% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.6% | 93% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.3% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 93.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.3% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 29.4% | 46.2% | -16.8% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Berkshire Close was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 133.5% higher than the Broken Cross and Upton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Berkshire Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton and the 144th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.7%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Berkshire Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2006-09-08 | £132,745 |
SK10 3HH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Priory Lane , SK10 3HJ | 4out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Upton Priory School Berwick Close , Off Prestbury Road SK10 3ED | 3out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whirley Primary School Whirley Road , Broken Cross SK10 3JL | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Broken Cross Primary Academy and Nursery Parkett Heyes Road , SK11 8UD | 3out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John the Evangelist CofE Primary School Macclesfield Ivy Road , SK11 8QN | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fallibroome Academy Priory Lane , Upton SK10 4AF | 4out of 4 | 262 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows Catholic College Brooklands Avenue , SK11 8LB | 4out of 4 | 1,979 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tytherington School Manchester Road , SK10 2EE | 3out of 4 | 2,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Macclesfield Academy Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield College Park Lane , SK11 8LF | - not rated | 2,655 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King's School In Macclesfield Alderley Road , Prestbury SK10 4SP | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eden School 76 Chelford Road , SK10 3LQ | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fermain Academy Beswick Street , SK11 8JF | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Free schools alternative provision | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beech Hall School Beech Hall Drive , Tytherington SK10 2EG | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Lane School Park Lane , SK11 8JR | 4out of 4 | 2,600 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttylicious/ Shake "n" Bake | 10-11 Westmorland Close | 335 yd | |
| Taste for Life Macclesfield | Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Priory Lane | 377 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Broken Cross Club | Broken Cross Club, Broken Cross | 960 yd | |
| The Bulls Head | 157 Broken Cross | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Fish & Chips | 6 Westmorland Close | 335 yd | |
| Elaichi Takeaway | 14 Westmorland Close | 335 yd | |
| Indian Chef | 128 Broken Cross | 990 yd | |
| The Chippy at Broken Cross | 126 Broken Cross | 990 yd | |
| Sandwich Heaven Broken Cross | 1 Chelford Road | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lanark Walk (Closed) Church Way | grass pitches | 151 yd |
| Macclesfield Leisure Centre PRIORY LANE | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 171 yd |
| St Albans Catholic Primary School PRIORY LANE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Fallibroome Academy PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 333 yd |
| Macclesfield Rufc (Priory Park) PRIORY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 553 yd |
| The Kings School (Derby Playing Fields) Alderley Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Henbury High School (Closed) Whirley Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Broken Cross Pavilion (Jasmine Park) WHIRLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 995 yd |
| Whirley Primary School WHIRLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
| Macclesfield Cricket Club PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB PARKSIDE CRICKET CLUB VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,086 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.